Raymond L. Carlson age 84 of Canton passed away February 4th at the Norwood Hospital. Born in Boston, he was raised in W. Roxbury and attended Mechanical Arts High School. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and attended Tufts University and worked as an Engineering Manager for Westinghouse in Hyde Park for many years before retiring. He entered the Navy as part of the V-12 Navy College Training Program and served during WW II. He was an avid boater and built his 42 foot Grand Banks Style Cruiser, “the Laura V”, and 4 other yachts as well. He and his wife Laura cruised to Florida 8 times in their boat the Laura V. He has been a resident of Canton since 1952 and was a member of the Milton Yacht Club and the Blue Hills Chapter of the Power Squadron. Beloved husband of the late Laura F. (Furbeck). Father of Laurel M. Donelson of CT., Leonard E. Carlson & his wife Rev. Gloria D. Carlson of S. Weymouth & the late Jean L. Drake. Brother of Marguerite Stanas of Hopedale, Mildred Hulbig of Sandwich & the late Barbara Smith. Also survived by 5 grandchildren & 1 great grandson. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Tuesday from 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited to attend a Funeral Service at the United Church of Christ 1541 Washington St. Canton Wednesday morning at 10. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery Braintree. Navy Veteran WW II. Donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Assn 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472